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THPC EP64 – CISO XC Austin: Veterans, Mid-Market Cyber & Responsible AI

In this special episode recorded live at CISO XC’s inaugural Austin event, host David Malicoat brings you ground-level conversations with leaders shaping modern cybersecurity—from national defense to mid-market innovation.

Lance Taylor (CLEAR) reflects on translating military intelligence into cyber threat strategy and offers advice for transitioning veterans. Royce Marques (RAA) discusses the realities facing growing organizations and how CISO XC is building a thriving security community in Austin. Russell Okoth rounds out the episode with key insights on responsible AI, global data governance, and mentoring the next wave of professionals.

In this episode:

• Cybersecurity lessons from military service
• Threat intelligence as a bridge between intel and ops
• The role of frameworks like NIST CSF for growing orgs
• Building grassroots cyber communities
• Responsible AI adoption in real-world orgs
• Data governance & privacy-by-design at scale
• Why mentorship matters more than ever

Guests:

• Lance Taylor, Sr. Manager, Cyber Defense – CLEAR
• Royce Markose, CISO – Vistrada
• Russell Okoth, former CISO – Apex FinTech / SoCal Regional Bank

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